Easing of England lockdown next week 'highly unlikely' to overwhelm NHS

But Sage scientists add that further easing in summer could unleash third wave as deadly as last

Moving to step two of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown next week is “highly unlikely” to overwhelm the NHS – but further easing in the summer could unleash a third wave as deadly as that seen in winter, Sage scientists warn.

Outbreak modellers have advised the government that the next step in reopening England, from 12 April, could cause infections to start rising again but not to a degree that is expected to put NHS care at risk.

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